Dive Brief:
- Progressive Waste Solutions Ltd. announced an partnership with StewardChoice Enterprises Inc., a producer responsibility corporation. The agreement will facilitate the expansion of producer-funded collection and recycling for both printed paper and packaging in British Columbia.
- The services target the 20% of households who do not have access to recycling, especially people who live in apartments.
- StewardChoice expects the collaboration will increase the material recovery rate and play a role in lowering system costs. The recycling program is slated to begin next year.
Dive Insight:
Producers must comply with recycling regulations in British Columbia; 75% of packaging and printed paper must be recycled according to the latest amendment to the Environmental Management Act.